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The KBS Symphony Orchestra announced on the 4th that it will hold the third concert of the 'Masters Series' on the 9th at the Lotte Concert Hall. Photo by KBS Symphony Orchestra

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The KBS Symphony Orchestra announced on the 4th that it will hold the third concert of the 'Masters Series' on the 9th at Lotte Concert Hall.

This concert follows violinist Maksim Vengerov in May and cellist Ueno Michiaki in June, featuring world-renowned clarinetist and current principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Andreas Ottensamer, who will appear as both conductor and soloist.

Andreas Ottensamer is the principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, following his father Ernst Ottensamer, former principal clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic, and his older brother Daniel Ottensamer, the current principal clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic. He is part of a rare world-class clarinet dynasty.

Andreas Ottensamer made his conducting debut in 2021 with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and has been recognized for his outstanding abilities not only as a clarinetist but also as a conductor through collaborations with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Basel Symphony Orchestra.

In this concert, Andreas Ottensamer will perform Weber's 'Overture to Oberon,' Mendelssohn's 'Songs Without Words,' and 'Symphony No. 3 Scottish,' among others.

Andreas Ottensamer expressed, "Performing simultaneously as conductor and soloist is a refreshing challenge," adding, "I am very excited and looking forward to showing a new side of myself as a conductor to the Korean audience after four years."

Tickets for the KBS Symphony Orchestra Masters Series are available through Interpark Ticket and Lotte Concert Hall. A fan signing event will also be held in the lobby after the performance.

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